"Summer is the time when one sheds one's tensions with one's clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all's right with the world." ~ Ada Louise Huxtable
Let us gather and become drunk with delirium of the drum beat and the camaraderie. Chances are we will drum outside, so bringing lawn chairs would be helpful...there are some available. I hope you will join us this July!
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, July 16th
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House - contact us for the address
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
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Also, we have also been invited to gather at Sherry's house in August. I don't have an exact address, but it's down near Crete, IL. Are people willing/able to drive that way for a gathering?
If you like riverboats, you may want to check out the Fox Valley Merry Meets and Blessed Beats event on August 13th.
Finally, I'd like to put September's event on your radar!!! We have been invited to participate in the St. Charles Public Library sponsored drum circle and a concert on Sunday, September 18. They are wondering how to arrange for our group to participate (and possibly lead the drum circle) at this event. Please speak up if you are interested in joining us for this event!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
May Gathering!
The Fox Valley Drum Circle will gather NEXT weekend to celebrate May and the simply balmy weather we've been having. It's the usual shindig, potluck yummies (I'm making bacon-avocado sandwiches) and happy drum beats. I hope you will join us!
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, May 21st
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - Contact me and ask for the address
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, May 21st
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - Contact me and ask for the address
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Festivities and Drumming on April 30th!!!
We have been invited to participate in the Grand Opening of the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles. The grand opening will take place from 1-4 pm on Saturday April 30th. Festivities will include the drum circle; a woman with bats—the mammal kind; assorted vendors, including organic produce and honey; a bird walk; live animal demonstrations from our nature education stock; a birthday party demo; and a ribbon cutting.
The new building has a patio outside, which will be an excellent spot for us all to set up. Large windows face the patio, with doors there so people can step right out and join us.
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THE DETAILS:
What: drum circle, potluck picnic, and festivities!
When: Saturday, April 30, 2011
Time: 1-4 pm
Where: Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
3795 Campton Hills Road, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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We have also been invited to hold a quarterly gathering at the Center, and I would love to coordinate with some of the other organizers out there to really take advantage of this! The Center is in a large, open forest preserve, and I envision the quarterly event becoming akin to the Chicago Foster Street Full Moon jams. Let's talk and see what the pulse is for such a wild event!
The new building has a patio outside, which will be an excellent spot for us all to set up. Large windows face the patio, with doors there so people can step right out and join us.
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THE DETAILS:
What: drum circle, potluck picnic, and festivities!
When: Saturday, April 30, 2011
Time: 1-4 pm
Where: Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
3795 Campton Hills Road, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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We have also been invited to hold a quarterly gathering at the Center, and I would love to coordinate with some of the other organizers out there to really take advantage of this! The Center is in a large, open forest preserve, and I envision the quarterly event becoming akin to the Chicago Foster Street Full Moon jams. Let's talk and see what the pulse is for such a wild event!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Vernal Equinox
Spring is in the air! Today, I tore off the plastic on the windows and DARED to open up the upstairs! With the Vernal Equinox just around the corner, let's gather and herald the renewal of the earth. I hope you will join us this month!
Also, I'd like to put April's event on your radar!!! We have been invited to participate in the Grand Opening of the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles. The grand opening will take place from 1-4 pm on Saturday April 30th. Festivities will include the drum circle; a woman with bats—the mammal kind; assorted vendors, including organic produce and honey; a bird walk; live animal demonstrations from our nature education stock; a birthday party demo; and a ribbon cutting.
Also, I'd like to put April's event on your radar!!! We have been invited to participate in the Grand Opening of the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles. The grand opening will take place from 1-4 pm on Saturday April 30th. Festivities will include the drum circle; a woman with bats—the mammal kind; assorted vendors, including organic produce and honey; a bird walk; live animal demonstrations from our nature education stock; a birthday party demo; and a ribbon cutting.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Full Moon Jam
"You have to be able to appreciate these things. How many people can say it was a full moon last night and appreciate it?" ~Sandy Miller
This Saturday happens to be a full moon, and I hope you will take a moment to look up and see it. Even better, join us to appreciate our community and the beat of the drums!
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THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, January 19th
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House- contact us if you need the address or directions
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
This Saturday happens to be a full moon, and I hope you will take a moment to look up and see it. Even better, join us to appreciate our community and the beat of the drums!
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THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, January 19th
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House- contact us if you need the address or directions
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Welcome 2011!!!
We've been silent for a few months, but the drums are calling and it is time to embrace the beat! It feeds the mind, body and spirit! It's a holistic experience that leaves you feeling a sense of joy! It reduces anxiety, provides physical toning, and inspires personal empowerment! What better way to start off 2011??? I hope you will join us!
THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, January 15th
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
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Couple of HOUSE RULES:
1) RSVPs are strongly encouraged!!!! We've canceled due to lack of interest, only to find out people ARE interested....
2) Guests are welcome as long as they want to drum. We're kid-friendly, and generally expect some reasonable chaos.
3) Please limit the alcohol you bring to what you want to consume, and please take the leftovers home with you.
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THE DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, January 15th
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle
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Couple of HOUSE RULES:
1) RSVPs are strongly encouraged!!!! We've canceled due to lack of interest, only to find out people ARE interested....
2) Guests are welcome as long as they want to drum. We're kid-friendly, and generally expect some reasonable chaos.
3) Please limit the alcohol you bring to what you want to consume, and please take the leftovers home with you.
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
Mabon Drums
However you choose to name the day, Autumn Equinox, Harvest Home, Mabon, Feast of the Ingathering, or Meán Fómhair, September is a time of harvest and thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth and a recognition of the need to share them. In addition, International Peace Day is officially September 21st. This month, we have been invited to join Kindred Spirits and Merry Meets & Blessed Beats to celebrate outside! I hope you can join in the festivities!
THE DETAILS
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What: Global Drum Jam and Mabon Potluck
There will be rock decorating with messages of peace that will distributed in the community, left in public areas for others to see and reflect on;
an outstanding potluck meal;
a wonderful bonfire;
AND of course drumming!
When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 5:00 PM
Price: $5.00 per person donation requested (this covers the cost of the port-a-potty and firewood)
Where: Kindred Spirits Outdoor Location
Please contact us for the exact address
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Global Drum Jam
A message from the Global Drum web site:
When we drum on September 18, 2010 we will be drumming with and for the people of the earth who want unity. We will drum for peace on earth. We will drum for an end to needless starvation. We will drum for our earth mother. We will drum for rights for all humans no matter the color of their skin, the language they speak, the religion they follow or the love they share. We will drum for tolerance. We will drum to change the world.
Our project is: Plant a rock for Peace
We will provide paints, markers and some stones, certainly if any of you have suitable sized stones (3-5 inches across), please bring them,.. we would then ask you to return them to the community after they have been inscribed with their message of peace on the appointed day of September 21st.
THE DETAILS
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What: Global Drum Jam and Mabon Potluck
There will be rock decorating with messages of peace that will distributed in the community, left in public areas for others to see and reflect on;
an outstanding potluck meal;
a wonderful bonfire;
AND of course drumming!
When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 5:00 PM
Price: $5.00 per person donation requested (this covers the cost of the port-a-potty and firewood)
Where: Kindred Spirits Outdoor Location
Please contact us for the exact address
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Global Drum Jam
A message from the Global Drum web site:
When we drum on September 18, 2010 we will be drumming with and for the people of the earth who want unity. We will drum for peace on earth. We will drum for an end to needless starvation. We will drum for our earth mother. We will drum for rights for all humans no matter the color of their skin, the language they speak, the religion they follow or the love they share. We will drum for tolerance. We will drum to change the world.
Our project is: Plant a rock for Peace
We will provide paints, markers and some stones, certainly if any of you have suitable sized stones (3-5 inches across), please bring them,.. we would then ask you to return them to the community after they have been inscribed with their message of peace on the appointed day of September 21st.
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